Meet Our Team

The work of Micah 6 of Austin is possible only through the dedication and generosity of our volunteers. Led by our executive director and program directors, key volunteers provide the consistent leadership that make it possible to serve thousands of people, year in and year out. All corporate officers and board members volunteer their talents in strategic planning and governance, and you’ll often find them greeting clients, delivering rescued food to the pantry, and helping serve hot meals to young people at our drop-in center.

Staff and Key Volunteers

  • photo of Executive Director Barry Smith

    Barry Smith
    Executive Director

    executive_director@micah6austin.org

  • photo of Antony Rodriguez

    Antony Rodriguez
    Food Pantry Director

    pantry@micah6austin.org

  • FPO Registrar

    Janis Coltin
    Key Volunteer
    Pantry Registrar

    “Volunteering at Micah 6 is a great way to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people who are experiencing hunger and food insecurity.”

  • FPO photo of Key Food Pick Up Volunteer

    Key Volunteer
    Retail Food Pick-Up Coordinator

  • photo of Micah 6 Drop-in Center Managers

    Arnold & Melissa Villela
    Street Youth Drop-in Center Managers

  • FPO woman's hands on laptop keyboard

    Key Volunteer
    Home Cooked Meals Coordinator

    Contact the Meals Coordinator

Officers

  • Don Dillard
    President

    president@micah6austin.org

  • photo of Treasurer Ryan Valentine

    Ryan Valentine
    Treasurer

    treasurer@micah6austin.org

    “Living in a booming place like Austin, it can be easy to look past the folks who are struggling and need a little help. Micah 6 is the conscience of our city, making sure we don't forget the responsibility we all have to love our neighbor.”

  • photo of the Reverend Kelly Barnhill

    Kelly Barnhill
    Secretary

    secretary@micah6austin.org

    “A decade ago, I saw a mention in my church’s weekly newsletter asking for help with meals for the Street Youth Drop-In Center. I had a coffee with longtime volunteer Sue Bell, who painted such a picture that I was hooked before I even got started. Participating in all the opportunities Micah 6 offers has been one of the most meaningful gifts in my life, and it is my honor and privilege to continue to serve the organization.”

  • photo of President Jan Hames

    Jan Hames
    Immediate Past President ex officio
    admin@micah6austin.org

    “I started volunteering with Micah 6 in 2002 or so, and managed volunteers and the pantry for a time. Because of Micah 6, I see the face of Jesus in every client and every volunteer.”

Our Board

  • Andy MacLaren

    Andy MacLaren

    representing First English Lutheran Church

  • Craig Bell UCC Representative

    Craig Bell

    representing University Christian Church

    “I started as a volunteer for Micah 6 when it first opened its pantry in early 2004.  It has always been a unique collaborative effort by multiple churches of various denominations, and I’ve enjoyed the flawless cooperation between all of us.  We rapidly became one of the largest pantries in Travis County, helping people of all types make ends meet.  I realize that reducing the cost of putting food on the table also assists meeting the rent and filling prescriptions.”

  • David Woodruff

    David Woodruff

    representing University United Methodist Church

    "Micah 6 provides its clients with sustenance and its volunteers with an opportunity to be good neighbors. I'm grateful that our church can be part of this important work."

  • Denise Ketcham

    Denise Ketcham

    representing All Saints’ Episcopal Church

  • Don Dillard The Church @ Highland Park

    Don Dillard

    representing the Church @ Highland Park

    “I first volunteered with Micah 6 years ago, helping to serve an evening meal at the Drop-in Center. That experience never left me. I am blessed to now serve on the Micah 6 board, helping to fulfill its mission of providing food and comfort to all. Just being a part of this uncommon coalition of different churches allows me to see the work of God’s Kingdom firsthand.”

  • Jim Ronner

    Jim Ronner

    representing St. Austin Catholic Parish

  • Liz Nash

    Liz Nash

    representing the Congregational Church of Austin

  • Mary F. Bowles

    representing University Avenue Church of Christ

  • Phil Duncan

    representing University Baptist Church

    “I started volunteering at the Micah 6 Food Pantry in 2004, where I found a remarkable group of joyful volunteers who truly embodied the Gospel mission to love one’s neighbors and who demonstrated that when we serve the members of our community that are in the most need, we begin to experience what Jesus spoke of as the Kingdom of God. Micah 6 is a remarkable blessing to all.”

  • Suzi Parker

    Suzi Parker

    representing University Presbyterian Church